Billy G's Die Filer

[Bill Gruby]

Sophie has been moved to the Nursing Home and is resting comfortably.

This is called the "Fader Line". There is one on each edge. They are "Half-Swirls". They fill in the minute spaces left by the "Swirls" at the edges. Work done right here will pay off three fold in the end.

"Billy G"

[Bill Gruby]

I will not be home till late tonight guys. I am celebrating our 45th Wedding Anniversary with my wife and family at the Nursing Home. Don't wait up, I will be late.  

Could not sleep last night I got the edges done around 3:00AM this morning. All is well here.

"Billy G"

[mike-sid]

Happy anniversary! I'm glad to hear Sophie is doing well. I think the engine turning is a real sharp look, and looks like you are off to a good start.

[Vinny]

Happy Anniversary Billy!

[PixMan]

I'm so glad for you that you've got Sophie stable and well cared-for, Bill. I've met her and she's a keeper! Obviously, you've known that for at least 45 years!

Great work on the machine, can't wait to see it running. That will be pretty soon from the pace of progress we see.

[DaveH]

Happy anniversary Bill and Sophie  
 
DaveH

[Mayhem]

Wishing you both a happy anniversary and many more to come.

[Bill Gruby]

Got home at 9:00PM what a fantastic day. Decided to play a little. I can back up ,and fix the last few. If I was using an abrasive I would be stuck with the bad ones.

"Billy G"

[Vinny]

how long does it take to do each one?

[Bill Gruby]

Vinny;

Don't know I never keep track. That is about an hour or so. 18 Swirls to a row. My guess would be 40-50 seconds for each. Remember they are Burnished in. Takes a little longer than Grit. I just use Honing Oil and a hardwood dowel, no compound. No metal is removed. I was taught this by a Watchmaker some 30 years ago.

"Billy G"